Sword of Righteousness by @aleilam (Aleister Lam)

The sword that is carried by Sir Galahad who is the eventual grail winner in the Arthurian Legend. Initially it belonged to Sir Lancelot, the famous and bravest knight of the round table; but later realised that the potential & powers of the sword will only be brought to its fullest in the hand of the purest person who wields it; he therefore decided to give it up to his son. Lancelot being the very model of chivalry and was victorious in almost all battles he sets upon is however ironically denied the quest for the Holy Grail cause of his adulterous affair with Guinevere, Arthur's queen. Galahad was however conceived by Lancelot and another woman, Elaine; again the irony here is that it's this union that resulted in the chosen Grail Knight.

The Sword of Righteousness has led Sir Galahad and its predecessor to various victories but if its such a righteous and pure sword, then why the skull-like decorative head-piece at the end of the handle? That is the representation of the irony of life and that nothing is perfect.

Artwork © Copyright 2002 Aleister Lam